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    La Colombe

    4.1 (325 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Canelé de Bordeaux
    Karen W.

    It's been years since I've been somewhere that has a La Columbe shop so I was excited to see there was one near our hotel. I got the same thing I got last time, a latte, and it tasted pretty much the same as the last time I had it. It was expertly crafted with smooth espresso, just the right amount of foam, with lovely latte art. As for food, I think they've definitely diversified their offerings as they now have some very nice looking pastries, including croissants and muffins. I saw they had canelé de Bordeaux which is like spotting a unicorn so I knew I had to try it out. It was alright, not the best rendition I've had but I'm glad they offer it and it was still an enjoyable indulgence. I shared it with the kiddo who absolutely loved it. Pricing was fair for the quality of food and coffee. Service was very friendly.

    Ameena A.

    I surprisingly enjoyed this coffee spot more than I thought I would - all factors considered! (I think I was assuming that it would be another basic/expensive coffee shop in DC). Now, of course, it was slightly pricy. With that said, though, it was very delicious and it almost felt "worth it" (lol) (compared to other shops where I'm like, "meh, another basic/average expensive shop again"). Service was good, ambiance was cute and clean - I would return!

    Double espresso
    Tami D.

    Double espresso heaven. I love their coffee, hands down my favorite, and the variety of pastries is too tempting to pass up.

    Vanilla Latte
    Mckenna S.

    I love this place! I asked if I could get my latte in a mug and they made it so beautifully. I enjoyed sitting in there as their windows make a nice ambiance for taking in being in DC.

    Dan S.

    Needed a place with some coffee for a bit and this place fit the bill. Got the cold brew with some oat milk and it went down smooth from the draft they have. Service was quick too. And there was good seating to return some emails too. A nice place to grab some coffee.

    Conner J.

    This is a super cute coffee shop with great brick layout, huge windows, and nestled in a artsy decorated alleyway. The staff is super friendly straight when you walk in and the coffee itself is pretty good as well. Rich and creamy with ornate mugs. The only thing that felt lacking was the Danish. It was a bit on the dry side and didn't have the richness we were hoping for. Either way it was still a great spot.

    Interior
    Eric S.

    The coffee here is great. I almost always get the Corsica. It's dark, rich, chocolatety. They often have guest coffees which can really demonstrate the differences in single bean coffees. They are absolutely worth trying so you understand the different coffee flavors. The staff is always great, friendly, hip and efficient. The only ding I can give them is their spoons. They are clean, but they don't look clean. Don't worry about the spoons, just enjoy the coffee!

    Ariana C.

    Probably my favorite coffee chain right now! I love the Chinatown location; it's super rustic and very appealing with its indoor exposed brick. I get the oat black and tan, and it's delicious every time. The staff is very kind and inviting, and I pride myself on being a regular here. In La Colombe we trust!

    Iced Latte
    Stella Y.

    Didn't know La Colombe had physical cafes but I'm glad they do! When I came, they ran out of their coffee on tap so I got and iced latte and thought it was really good. The coffee quality was good and smooth and the taste wasn't over powered by the milk. I really liked the ratio and balance of the latte. I worked there for a little bit and there was plenty of tables.

    cafe - outside
    Sara Y.

    A New Yorker is rating this coffee shop It's just beginning of Chinatown. A good environment outside and inside. If we didn't find a Strawberry drink outside......, perhaps no one recognized here. Brick walls cozy house outside, and you'll enjoy and find a place for seating. it's all self-services and one bathroom set. Enjoy the energy and atmosphere. Across the street from cafe, there's a grass on and chairs for everyone. (Public space I believe.) Since many ppl adding inside photos, I added outside photos.

    Diem A.

    The drinks here were good but lukewarm warm. They remade our drinks after we asked for them to be extra hot but they still weren't even remotely hot. The service was friendly and the shop was nice and quaint but I wouldn't come back here because of the temperature of the drinks.

    A L.

    Tasty coffee. Friendly staff. Spacious environment to catch up with friends or coworkers. If you are staying at the nearby hotels- skip the hotel coffee and come support this northeast business. There are more flavors than what you would see at Whole Foods or Amazon. I wish these good coffee roasters had more decaffeinated options.

    Cold Brew
    Samina M.

    La Colombe is a great coffee shop experience found throughout the District! Whether it be catching up with a friend or getting some work done, La Colombe provides a comforting ambiance that is very aesthetic and photo-worthy. I visited the Chinatown location with my sister on a sunny Saturday afternoon. I really loved the brick structure throughout this location and found the inside to be clean, spacious, and inviting. Keep in mind there is only one floor and seats fill up quickly! I've tried the Vanilla Latte and Matcha at La Colombe in Farragut West (which I really enjoyed), so I wanted to take the opportunity to try something new. I decided on their Cold Brew with Whole Milk and Vanilla. The Cold Brew was a bit sour, but paired well with the milk and flavoring making it lightly sweet and savory. Keep in mind the vanilla syrup is an extra dollar, which I personally don't appreciate. The service was quick and answered all questions I had about the various drinks. If you find yourself near one, I would definitely check out La Colombe, despite its quality being a bit hit or miss based on its location. I look forward to trying the Half Tan, a half Cold Brew - half draft latte mix, sometime soon!

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    A very long line on a saturday morning! Enjoyed my chai tea latte before having to go into the office :( definitely a pick me up.

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    Very nice atmosphere and great coffee. Bathrooms were clean. My only complaint is that they dont have real honey :(

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